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          #MedinaStrong

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Our Life Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap: Evidence of Adulthood

There were three major things that dominated our first full weekend together since I got back from NY:

August 18, 2014
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#TBT – One Year Down

Exactly one year ago, I was packing my bags in preparation to hit the road to my new

August 14, 2014
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Date Night: Olea Restaurant

Ok, so a slight fabrication. It was more of a “Date Lunch” for us, but we imagine it

August 14, 2014
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Weekend Recap: Al’s Return to Virginia

As I type, I am nursing a hot cup of coffee (compliments of Scott) as I lie in

August 11, 2014
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Date Night: Estadio

To tell you that I’m excited to return to DC tomorrow is the understatement of the year. Not

August 8, 2014
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Florida Recap Part 4: Beach, Family, and Fun

The engagement really was the highlight of the trip, but once the nerves and anticipation of the moment

August 6, 2014
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Florida Recap Part 3: Will You?

“Marry me” finished that question. Scott and I had always been planning on a summer vacation in Orlando

August 5, 2014
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Florida Recap Part 2: Downtown Disney!

It seemed like sacrilege to visit Orlando and abstain from Disney altogether, though we couldn’t devote an entire

August 4, 2014
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We're Scott and Al. For over a decade, we’ve been writing side by side, tracing our journey from city streets in DC to country roads in Western New York. Along the way, we’ve shared our table, our dreams, and now our hearts as new parents. This blog is where we gather it all — the flavors, the wonder, the quiet moments and beautiful chaos — embracing every minute of this wild and ordinary life.

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